Includes bibliographical references (p. 330-367) and index
Some basic pharmacology -- Research design and the behavioral analysis of drug effects -- Tolerance, withdrawal, sensitization, and conditioning of drug effects -- Neurophysiology, neurotransmitters, and the nervous system -- Dependence, addiction and the self-administration of drugs -- Alcohol -- Tranquilizers and sedative hypnotics -- Inhaled substances -- Tobacco and nicotine -- Caffeine and the methylxanthines -- Psychomotor stimulants -- The opiates -- Antipsychotic drugs -- Antidepressants and mood stabilizers -- Cannabis -- Hallucinogens